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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and 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 educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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