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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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