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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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