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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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