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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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