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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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