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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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