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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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