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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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