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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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