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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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