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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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