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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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