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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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