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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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