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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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