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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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