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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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