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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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