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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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