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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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