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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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