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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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