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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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