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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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