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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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