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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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