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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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