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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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