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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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