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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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