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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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