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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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