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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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