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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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