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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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