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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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