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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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