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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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