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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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