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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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