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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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