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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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