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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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