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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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