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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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