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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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