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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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