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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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