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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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