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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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