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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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