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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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