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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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