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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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