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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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