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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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