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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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