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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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