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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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