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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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