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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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