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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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