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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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