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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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