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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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