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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models 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? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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