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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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