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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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