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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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