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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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