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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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