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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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