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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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