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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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