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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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