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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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