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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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