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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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