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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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