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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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