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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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