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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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