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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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