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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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