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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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