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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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