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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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