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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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