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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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