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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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