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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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