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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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