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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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