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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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