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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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