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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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