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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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