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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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