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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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