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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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