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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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