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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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