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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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