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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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