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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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