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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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