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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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