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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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