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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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