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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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