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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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