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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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