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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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