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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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