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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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