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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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