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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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