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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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