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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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