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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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