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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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