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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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