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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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