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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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