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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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