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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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