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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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