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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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