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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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