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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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