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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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