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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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