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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning enable humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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