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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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