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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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