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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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