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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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