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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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