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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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