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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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