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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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