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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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