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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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