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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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