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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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