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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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