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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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