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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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