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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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