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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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