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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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