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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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