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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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