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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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