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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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