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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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