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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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