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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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