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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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