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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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