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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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