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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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