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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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