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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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