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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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