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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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