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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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