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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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