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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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