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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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