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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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