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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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