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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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