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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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