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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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