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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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