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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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