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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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