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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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