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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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