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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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