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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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