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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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