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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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