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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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