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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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