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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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