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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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