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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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