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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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