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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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