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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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