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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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