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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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