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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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