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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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