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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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