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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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