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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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