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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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