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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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