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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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