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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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