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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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