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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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