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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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