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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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