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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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