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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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