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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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