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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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