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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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