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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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