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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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