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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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