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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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