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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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