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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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