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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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