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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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