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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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