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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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