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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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