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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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