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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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