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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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