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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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