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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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