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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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