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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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