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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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