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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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