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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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