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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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