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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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