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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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