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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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