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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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