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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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