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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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