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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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