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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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