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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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