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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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