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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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