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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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