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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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