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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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