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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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