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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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