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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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