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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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