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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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