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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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