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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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