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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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