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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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