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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

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