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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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