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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning enable students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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