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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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