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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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