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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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