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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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