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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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