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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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