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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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