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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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