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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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