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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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