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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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