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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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