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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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