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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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