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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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