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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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