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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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