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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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