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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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