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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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