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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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