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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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