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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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