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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

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