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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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