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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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