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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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