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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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