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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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