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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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