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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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