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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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