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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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