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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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