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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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