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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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