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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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