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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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