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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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