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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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