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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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