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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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