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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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