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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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