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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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