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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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