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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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