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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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