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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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