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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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