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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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