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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental 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 stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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