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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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