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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation 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 get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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