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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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