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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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