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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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