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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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