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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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