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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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