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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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