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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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