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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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