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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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