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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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