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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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