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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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