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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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