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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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