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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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