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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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