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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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