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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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