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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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