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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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