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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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