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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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