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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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