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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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