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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). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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