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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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