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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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