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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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