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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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