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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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