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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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