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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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