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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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