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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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