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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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