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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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