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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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