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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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