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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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