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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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