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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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