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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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