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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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