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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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