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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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