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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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