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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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