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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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