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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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