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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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