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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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