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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning enable students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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