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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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