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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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