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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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