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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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