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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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