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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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