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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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