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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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