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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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