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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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