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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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