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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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