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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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