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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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