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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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