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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models 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 poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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