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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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