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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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