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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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