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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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