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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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