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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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