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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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