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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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