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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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