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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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