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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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