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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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