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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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