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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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