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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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