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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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