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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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