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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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