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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies 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 teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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