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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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