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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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