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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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