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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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