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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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