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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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