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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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