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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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