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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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