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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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