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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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