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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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