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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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