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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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