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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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