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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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