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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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