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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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