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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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