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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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