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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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