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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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