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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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