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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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