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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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