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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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