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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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