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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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