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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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