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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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