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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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