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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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