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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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