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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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