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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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