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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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