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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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