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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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