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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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