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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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