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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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