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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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