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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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