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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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