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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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