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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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