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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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