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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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