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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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