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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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