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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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