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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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