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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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