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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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