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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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