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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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