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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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