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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education