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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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