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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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