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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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