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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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