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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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