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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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