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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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