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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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