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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

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