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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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