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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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