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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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