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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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