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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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