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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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