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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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