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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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