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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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