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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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