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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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