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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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