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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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