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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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