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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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