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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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