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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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