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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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