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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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