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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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