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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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