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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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