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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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