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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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