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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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