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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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