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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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