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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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