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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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