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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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