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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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