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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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