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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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