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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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