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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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