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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning enable learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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