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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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