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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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