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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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