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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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