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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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