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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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